And the lastest signing is........... : Wed Nov 04, 2009 5:54 pm  

Keighley Cougars can announce that they have signed Oldham Roughyeds back row forward Chris Baines.

The 25-year-old second rower made 29 appearances for the Roughyeds last season scoring a total of 114 points.

It is an exciting time at the club with Chris being the fifth new player that has signed during the closed season. Head coach Barry Eaton has also recruited Tom Burton, Sam Crowther, Richard Jones and Craig Moss for the new season.

Barry Eaton said: ‘Chris had a really impressive season for Oldham scoring 12 tries and 33 goals. I think he will be a very important player for us in the Championship.’

Chris will also take on the role of Sport Development Officer at the club. He will be targeting North Yorkshire within the Aireville School Sports Partnership. His delivery will be primarily focussed on increasing participation throughout the partnership. Chris will look to develop links in to Craven and going as far as Colne. With increased participation he will aim to link in amateur clubs such as West Craven Warriors, Keighley Albion and Keighley Cougar Prowlers.

: Wed Nov 04, 2009 6:13 pm  

Hope he gets involved with Silsden Park Rangers and Cowling Harlequins as well.

The more the merrier.


Things looking good.

: Wed Nov 04, 2009 7:01 pm  

But probably not Keighley Cougar Cubs

: Wed Nov 04, 2009 8:27 pm  

I knew he'd be from Oldham.

He's a good signing, not only will we have a strong pack, we'll have real quality coming off the bench..

A couple of wingers and I think we'll be fine.

: Wed Nov 04, 2009 8:42 pm  

When it was said a player from championship one I was thinking who it could be but thats a good signing IMO.

: Thu Nov 05, 2009 8:23 am  

Stealth Comic wrote:

I knew he'd be from Oldham.

He's a good signing, not only will we have a strong pack, we'll have real quality coming off the bench..

A couple of wingers and I think we'll be fine.

I knew he was from Oldham

He is a good signing and it would be great, if he could help the cubs in some way.

: Thu Nov 05, 2009 10:41 am  

You`ve got a good one there, pity we couldnt keep him. He was one of the main ones we didnt want to lose. All the best Chris.

: Thu Nov 05, 2009 12:50 pm  

Stealth Comic wrote:

I knew he'd be from Oldham.

He's a good signing, not only will we have a strong pack, we'll have real quality coming off the bench..

A couple of wingers and I think we'll be fine.

Why?

They never ever see the ball!!!

: Thu Nov 05, 2009 3:12 pm  

Leaguefan wrote:

Why?

They never ever see the ball!!!

Are you suggesting we play with an 8 man pack and use flank forwards?

What next? Our offence being Danny Jones passing it to Jon Presley, he kicks it in to touch and we all clap?

: Thu Nov 05, 2009 3:44 pm  

Stealth Comic wrote:

Are you suggesting we play with an 8 man pack and use flank forwards?

What next? Our offence being Danny Jones passing it to Jon Presley, he kicks it in to touch and we all clap?

No, you spend half an hour with full backs kicking to each other. Then you kick it in to touch!